Best 2 Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding Recipes

Christmas is not far away, and for many, the festive season just doesn't feel complete without a traditional steamed Christmas pudding on the table. This rich, dark, and boozy treat is a classic for a reason and has been enjoyed by families for generations. With its flavors of dried fruit, spices, and citrus, it's a must-have dessert to end any Christmas meal. But with so many recipes out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to help you find the perfect recipe for your traditional steamed Christmas pudding.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

NANA'S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS STEAMED PLUM PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE

Nana's Traditional Christmas Steamed Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup light molasses
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup warm milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for tossing fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pint candied mixed fruit (or diced dried fruit such as pineapple, pears, apples, and plums)
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 ounces brandy
Holly sprig, for garnish
Hard Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 pound butter
1 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-ounce brandy or rum

Steps:

Combine the molasses, butter, milk, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Next, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a large mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 additions. Toss candied fruit and raisins lightly with flour to prevent sinking and add to batter. Stir in brandy.
Pour into a greased and sugared steam pudding mold and place on a rack in a large covered pot with water that comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Cover and steam for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure water hasn't boiled out. Let cool for 5 minutes on a rack before turning out. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a sprig of holly and Hard Sauce.
Beat all ingredients together until very well combined. Serve with pudding.

TRADITIONAL STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING

TRADITIONAL STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING image

Categories Cake Fruit Dessert Steam Christmas Kid-Friendly

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 c flour
1 c raisins
1 c brown sugar
1 c suet
1 lemon, juice and chop rind
4 ounces citron
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1 c grated carrot
1 cup grated potato
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

Mix altogether, and combine soda with potato before adding to the rest of the ingredients. Place in soup cans ( makes 3) or pudding cans. Place in pot of water half way up the side of the steaming container. Ensure the container is lifted off the bottom of the pot by something like mason jar rings. Serve with butterscotch sauce and hard sauce

Tips:

Prepare in advance: Christmas pudding is traditionally made weeks or even months in advance to allow the flavors to develop. If you're short on time, you can make it a few days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pudding will taste. Use fresh fruit, good-quality spices, and a good quality of suet.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the pudding tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Steam the pudding for the correct amount of time: The pudding should be steamed for at least 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the pudding cool completely before serving: This will help the pudding to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Traditional steamed Christmas pudding is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious pudding that your family and friends will love. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique Christmas pudding recipe.